A nursing informatics specialist is working as a member of a committee tasked with managing client flow. A review of the agency's data indicates that clients are spending too much time in various departments, especially the emergency department. To help address this issue, the committee suggests implementing a tracking system in the emergency department as recommended by The Joint Commission to ensure that the time a client spends in the emergency department is less than:

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The Joint Commission recommends implementing a tracking system in the emergency department to ensure that the time a client spends there is less than 4 hours, aiming to improve patient flow and reduce wait times.

A Nursing Informatics Specialist Is Working as a Member of a Committee